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Vernonia School District gives first reading to Integrated Planning Guidance Plan to access 2025-26 grants
Summary
Superintendent Jim Helmen presented the district's Integrated Planning Guidance Plan first reading describing priorities (academic expectations, CTE, mental health, family engagement, curriculum updates) and noting the plan has been submitted to the Oregon Department of Education for review.
Superintendent Jim Helmen presented the district's Integrated Planning Guidance Plan in a first reading as a required step to access grant funding for the 2025-26 biennium. The plan aligns programs including Continuous Improvement Planning, Career Connected Learning, High School Success, Student Investment Account, Early Literacy, Career and Technical Education, and Federal School Improvement supports.
Helmen summarized the needs-assessment priorities that emerged from student, staff and community surveys: raising academic expectations; expanding CTE and college/career readiness; increasing mental-health and SEL support; improving family-school communication; strengthening classroom management and behavioral support; and updating math and ELA curricula. He said the initial plan has been submitted to the Oregon Department of Education for review; final approval and grant agreements will follow ODE review with a public review opportunity and a final presentation to the board.
The presentation included a review of proposed investments and performance growth targets tied to measurable outcomes. No dollar figures were presented in the public minutes; the board was told the district will not access grant dollars until ODE approves the plan and sends grant agreements.
